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culture grande manifestation culturelle associant concours de chant et de danse, sports traditionnels et artisanat, le heiva i tahiti est un temps fort de la vie polynesienne. chaque annee, pour sa bonne reussite, des milliers de polynesiens se mobilisent. un travail de longue haleine pour offrir a tous de vrais moments de bonheur et proposer en partage une culture vivante et renouvelee. plongee dans ces preparatifs et cette effervescence si particuliere. texte : kalani teniaro traduction / translation : celeste brash heiva fever the heiva i tahiti, french polynesia s largest cultural event is filled with singing and dancing contests, traditional sports and art shows. it s a huge event in the life of many polynesians. each year thousands of people come together to organize the event, putting in long hours in order to put on a great show as well as to help revive and resurrect polynesian culture. read on to explore the intense preparations that are made to bring this grand spectacle to life. revue de bord n°59 / air tahiti / on-board magazine n°59 39